Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,990 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06418087RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab plus chemotherapy for advanced LCNEC
This trial tests a combination of a new immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) with standard chemotherapy for people with a rare, advanced form of lung cancer called LCNEC. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer’s growth better than chemotherapy alone.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT04444869RecruitingPhase 2
Lower-dose radiation with chemotherapy for low-risk HPV throat cancer
This trial tests whether a less intense (lower-dose) radiation plan, combined with chemotherapy, can control HPV-positive oropharyngeal (throat) cancer with fewer side effects. It targets people considered “low-risk” based on tumor size and lymph node involvement.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06323369RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo before surgery vs surgery alone for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) with chemotherapy before surgery works better than surgery alone for people with head and neck cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes. It's for cancers that can be removed with surgery, and the goal is to see if the pre-surgery treatment improves outcomes.
Guangzhou, YuexiuAges 18–75 - NCT05582265RecruitingPhase 3
Study immune drug plus chemo before surgery versus surgery first
This Phase 3 trial compares two treatment plans for stage III/IVA head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC). One plan uses an immune drug with chemotherapy before surgery; the other goes straight to surgery first, to see which approach works better.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06167967Recruiting
Blood test for chemotherapy guidance in stage 3 colorectal cancer
This study uses a blood test to check for tumor DNA after surgery, which may help doctors decide if you need additional chemotherapy. It is for people with stage 3 colorectal cancer that is removed by surgery.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06421298RecruitingPhase 2
Tafolecimab and sintilimab plus chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial is testing a new combination of treatments, including an immune drug (sintilimab) and a cholesterol-lowering drug (tafolecimab), along with chemotherapy, for people with advanced lung cancer that no longer responds to standard immunotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07851493Recruiting
Exercise assessment before chemotherapy for multiple myeloma
This study looks at how exercise affects the body before you start chemotherapy for multiple myeloma. It aims to understand your fitness level to help tailor treatment support.
Munich, BavariaAges 18–99 - NCT07851363Recruiting
Spinal fluid test for tracking brain lymphoma
This study uses a simple spinal fluid test (liquid biopsy) to find and track how primary CNS lymphoma responds to treatment. The goal is to help doctors plan your care with fewer invasive procedures.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05536089Recruiting
Testing blood methylation to predict colorectal cancer relapse
This trial checks a blood test for “ctDNA methylation” to see who may be at higher risk of colorectal cancer returning after surgery. It may help doctors better judge whether adjuvant chemotherapy is working or needed.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06424899RecruitingPhase 2
Chemoimmunotherapy before and after chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This study tests whether combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before and after chemoradiation helps people with stage III lung cancer that can be removed by surgery. It might improve how well treatment works and reduce the chance of cancer coming back.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06389006RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for HER2-low, hormone-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (disitamab vedotin and toripalimab) followed by chemotherapy before surgery for people with a specific type of breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-low. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT05911217RecruitingPhase 1
CT041 treatment after chemotherapy for resected pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1 study tests whether CT041 is safe and may help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back after it’s been removed and you’ve completed standard chemotherapy. You may be eligible if your tumor is positive for CLDN18.2 and your recovery and blood tests meet key requirements.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–79 - NCT06429839RecruitingPhase 2
Nimotuzumab with chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a drug called nimotuzumab combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation for patients with esophageal cancer. It may help improve treatment effectiveness for those whose cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT05580861RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sulfasalazine for newly diagnosed AML in older adults on chemo
This Phase 1/2 trial studies whether sulfasalazine, added to intensive chemotherapy, can help older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It aims to improve treatment effectiveness and track leukemia “leftover cells” in some participants.
AmiensAges 60 years+ - NCT06256237RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and JS004) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find better ways to treat this cancer before surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT05266846RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus anti-angiogenesis and chemo for ALK lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy), bevacizumab (a medicine that blocks blood-vessel growth), and chemotherapy in people with ALK-rearranged lung cancer that is still present after the first treatment with alectinib. It aims to shrink tumors and improve control of the cancer.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05584267RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus targeted brain radiation for lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether giving immunotherapy along with a precise form of brain radiation can control brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer. It may help by shrinking or stabilizing spots in the brain while your body’s immune system is also activated.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05059951Recruiting
Chemotherapy With or Without Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
This trial looks at whether adding an immunotherapy drug (an immune checkpoint inhibitor) to chemotherapy helps people with lung cancer live better or respond better. You might be considered if your cancer is confirmed, you can tolerate treatment, and imaging shows measurable spots.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05248633RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus radiation versus radiation alone for one plasmacytoma
This Phase 2 study compares giving chemotherapy with radiation versus radiation alone for people with a single plasmacytoma (a localized plasma-cell tumor). It aims to see whether adding chemotherapy improves control of the disease while keeping side effects acceptable.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07845617Recruiting
Liver pump chemotherapy for cancer that has spread to the liver
This trial tests a treatment that delivers chemotherapy directly to the liver through a small pump. It is for people whose pancreatic or duodenal cancer has spread mainly to the liver, after they have had or are still getting treatment to try to cure the cancer.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT04891016RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy for locally advanced stomach cancer
This trial studies toripalimab (an immune system medicine) plus FLOT chemotherapy in people with stomach cancer that has grown locally but hasn’t spread to distant organs. It aims to improve control of the cancer and help more people have their tumors fully treated.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT05284539RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy for mutated advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether combining platinum chemotherapy with immune “checkpoint” medicine works better for people with stage IV lung cancer that has EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 mutations. It focuses on tumors that have grown again after first-line treatment.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06451211RecruitingPhase 2
Immuno-chemo before surgery for thick or large stomach cancers
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy given before surgery to shrink stomach cancers that are particularly thick or large. It aims to see if this approach can make these hard-to-treat tumors easier to remove and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06456892RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for children with hard-to-treat rhabdomyosarcoma
This trial tests if adding the immunotherapy drug Pucotenlimab to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for children and teens with a type of muscle cancer (rhabdomyosarcoma) that is hard to treat. It may offer a new option for patients whose tumors are difficult to remove with surgery alone.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,990 recruiting chemotherapy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a chemotherapy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a chemotherapy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.